Well done is better than well said.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
It's always too early to quit.
Always desire to learn something useful.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
To be a good loser is to learn how to win.
There are hurdles to overcome in sport and in life. Sport is a very valuable learning ground for how to live your life in the best possible way.